Happy Soul Food Friday!
This week:
The Challenges-
Stress
These Are The Top-Ranked Stressors Of 2023. Here’s How To Manage Them: (HuffPost)
“The first thing is try to recognize what are the sources of stress in your life and are there ways that you can limit those sources of stress?”
Here’s What Americans Are Most Stressed Out About This Year | HuffPost Life
A World in Turmoil
Is the State of the World Sending You into a Panic? Read This: (Katie Couric Media)
How Do You Deal With News Anxiety? An Author Offers Solutions (katiecouric.com)
Loneliness
WHO makes loneliness a global health priority with new Committee on Social Connection: (CNN)
The World Health Organization is making loneliness a global health priority, it said Wednesday, launching a new Commission on Social Connection.
WHO makes loneliness a global health priority with new Committee on Social Connection | CNN
Belonging
I gave up wanting to belong and embraced being a maverick. I have never felt more free: (The Guardian)
After years of changing myself to fit in at school, university and work, I’ve accepted that I don’t fit the mould – and that it’s OK, says writer and podcast host Dhruti Shah
Technology
A Compelling Interview with Ari Shapiro interviewing author Naomi Alderman on whether the giants of tech are more likely to save humankind or accelerate its end: (NPR)
‘The Future’ asks if technology will save humanity or accelerate its end : NPR
The Opportunities-
Kindness
These quick, simple acts of kindness can boost your health, happiness, and wellbeing: (BBC Science)
On World Kindness Day, we dive into surprising psychology of compassion.
Wellbeing
Can little actions bring big joy? Researchers find ‘micro-acts’ can boost well-being: (NPR)
A new citizen-scientist research project aims to test whether daily moments of awe, kindness and gratitude can make a real impact. Early results are promising. And it’s not too late to join the study.
How daily moments of joy can help long-term well-being : Shots – Health News : NPR
Joy
7 Things A Happiness Scientist Taught Me About Finding More Joy: (British Vogue)
Writer and joy seeker Emma Firth explores the wholly worthwhile pursuit of happiness
7 Things A Happiness Scientist Taught Me About Finding More Joy | British Vogue
Chilling
Forget going for a run — sitting in a hot tub can bring the same health benefits, study says: (NY Post)
“The healing effects of water stretch back centuries,” said Dr. Tom Cullen, assistant professor of research at Coventry University.
Sitting in a hot tub is as healthy as going for a jog: study (nypost.com)
Play
How Do the Health Benefits of Pickleball Compare to Tennis? (Well and Good)
Researchers found three main differences.
Pickleball vs. Tennis: How the Health Benefits Compare (wellandgood.com)
Thanks to Ken D for his love and wisdom.
Practice Kindness, invest in your Wellbeing, seek Joy, Chill the f’ out and Play!
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Love,
Neville
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Happy Soul Food Friday! 